There was a rumour some days agci—whether it originated with
gamblers in Greek Bonds, or penny-a-line contributors to the daily papers, is of little consequence—that Prince LEOPOLD had declined the sovereignty of Greece. There is, of course, no authority for the report. We wish it were otherwise. A sensible man, in Prince LEOPOLD'S situation, would stick to an easy life and 60,0001. a year in England: but since it has been otherwise decreed, we can only hope that the new King may involve us in as few broils as possible. Here is some Paris gossip about him. " It is reported,' says the Temps, 'that soon after his accession to the throne of Greece, Prince Leopold will marry the only daughter of the late Duke of Piacenza, who is heiress to a fortune of 30,000,000 francs, and whose beauty is only equalled by her mental accomplishments. She is at present at Egina with her mother.'"
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